Category Archives: 2013-14 Season

An American Romantic Comedy by C. Robert Jones. The fourth play of the 2013-14 season is a comedy by award-winning playwright C. Robert Jones, which will definitely be a Toronto — and, indeed, Canadian — premiere. Change of venue and schedule As the Fairview Library is unable to confirm that the theatre will be reopened by March 16th, the Board … Continue reading →

An American Drama by Ruth and Augustus Goetz First seen in 1947, this juicy, high-toned melodrama was recently revived on Broadway to great acclaim. Based on Henry James’ short 1880 novel Washington Square it recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her domineering father. The plot is based upon a true story told to the author by … Continue reading →

or Holmes For The Holidays An American Comedy Thriller by Ken Ludwig Winner! 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – Best Play! It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of … Continue reading →

Taking Sides is set in post-World War II Germany and contains offensive language and subject matter which some may find disturbing. Discretion is strongly advised. View trailer Directed by Michael James Burgess Designed by Karen Edgley Taking Sides, a Drama by Ronald Harwood, best known for his plays for the British stage as well as the screenplays for Quartet, The Dresser and The Pianist, … Continue reading →

A “Whodunit” by Agatha Christie This is the play which scored by far the highest number in the “Wouldn’t Miss” category when we did our Audience Survey earlier this season. This intriguing thriller is by England’s Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, the most widely published author of all time with her works outsold only by Shakespeare and the Bible. She … Continue reading →